Interpreter

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

A person who translates spoken language orally in real time.

Example Sentences

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

The interpreter helped the tourists communicate with the locals.

Synonyms

translator, linguist, mediator, communicator

Entry 1

translator, linguist, mediator, communicator

Entry 2

translator, linguist, mediator, communicator

Antonyms

monolingual speaker, non-translator, silent person, mute, speaker, listener

Entry 1

monolingual speaker, non-translator, silent person, mute

Entry 2

speaker, listener

Collocations

simultaneous interpreter, sign language interpreter, court interpreter, professional interpreter

Entry 1

simultaneous interpreter, sign language interpreter, court interpreter

Entry 2

professional interpreter, court interpreter, simultaneous interpreter